led until 2nd, chased leaders, weakened after 3 out, soon lost touch
led 2nd until ridden approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, no chance with very easy winner, mistake last
awkward 1st, held up in touch, smooth headway to join leaders 3 out, led going well approaching 2 out where went left, soon clear, very easily
took keen hold, held up in touch, weakened 3 out
refused to race and took no part
chased leader 2nd until pushed along and dropped to 3rd on long run before 2 out, plugged on same pace
Weld Arab has threatened to open his account over hurdles on more than one occasion but disappointed again last time. Arty Campbell is another who has yet to win over timber in 12 attempts now despite regularly placing so a chance is taken KNIGHT COMMANDER improves for a change of yards. He’s shown little in three starts so far but Richard Johnson’s presence suggests better is expected on his debut for Olly Murphy. Findusatgorcombe won a point-to-point maiden in May but hasn’t figured in four starts under Rules.
Weld Arab (IRE) 7-2fav (12-0) Chased leaders, lost place 5th, soon ridden, rallied 3 out, weakened flat, 4th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Sweeping Rock (11-6) at Worcester 2m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Arty Campbell (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway after 5th, 2nd after 3 out until before last, no extra towards finish, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Theo (11-3) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Knight Commander 28-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway under pressure before 3 out, no impression next, plugged on into modest 4th run-in, 4th of 9, 25l behind Cosmeapolitan (10-12) at Newbury 2m (4) gs in Dec.
Magnus Romeo 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division on inside, lost place before 5th, last next, soon well behind, 9th of 10, dist behind Defining Year (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Fauve (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders in 4th place, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 6th of 10, 32 3/4l behind Clearly Capable (11-5) at Newton Abbot 2m 2f hcp (5) gf in Jun.
Findusatgorcombe 4-1 (12-0) A.p; went 2nd 14; led 4 out; clr 2 out; rdn out, won at Cothelstone 3m mdn in May beating Jack's Ranger (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.